Sources and Documents Illustrating the American Revolution, 1764-1788: And the Formation of the Federal Constitution |
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... treaty of commerce , by which those distinct states are cemented together , in perpetual league and amity . And if any further ratifications of this pact or treaty are necessary , the colonies would readily enter into them , provided ...
... treaty of commerce , by which those distinct states are cemented together , in perpetual league and amity . And if any further ratifications of this pact or treaty are necessary , the colonies would readily enter into them , provided ...
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... treaty , in which the disposition of us and our two said Houses of Parliament to promote , by every proper concession , the restoration of peace and union can with no probability be doubted . You may particularly agree to a proposal ...
... treaty , in which the disposition of us and our two said Houses of Parliament to promote , by every proper concession , the restoration of peace and union can with no probability be doubted . You may particularly agree to a proposal ...
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... treaty of the respective rights of Great Britain and America . These four expedients , in the order in which they are placed , will afford you the means of avoiding the difficulties of settling this important and delicate point . But ...
... treaty of the respective rights of Great Britain and America . These four expedients , in the order in which they are placed , will afford you the means of avoiding the difficulties of settling this important and delicate point . But ...
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INTRODUCTION | xi |
The Western Problem 176388 | xix |
The Crisis 17726 | xxxiii |
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